How do you check fuel level in a M20C?

[ryoder]

The airplane didn't come with a fuel level dipstick like all the other Cessnas I have flown. I don't want to go through the trouble of calibrating a one size fits all hawk dipstick. Isn't there a M20C stick? I haven't found one yet so I fly with full fuel.

[scottfromiowa]

There is a thread on this. I did measurements and listed. Look for it. On a standard wood paint stick.

[Andy95W]

Found the thread:

http://mooneyspace.com/topic/1037-calibrated-fuel-sticks/?hl=%2Bfuel+%2Btank+%2Bdipstick+%2Bmeasurements#entry10560

What a great idea. Gonna make a one and save the $20 for the Universal dipstick.

I have been just keeping track of tach time, since I seem to consistently burn 10 gal/hr. Doesn't really seem to matter if it's local sightseeing or a cross country, I can estimate the fuel I need to top off +/- 1 gal.

[ryoder]

Great forum guys.